William Kannar
Forked River,NJ
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi
Freehold, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.
Department Manager
Michaels inc.
Eatontown
03.2018 - 08.2023
- Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands
- Worked actively with management team to create daily and weekly sales plans based on weekly sales trends
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Weekend Manager
Artist & Craftsman Supply
Brooklyn
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintained exceptional customer service standards throughout every shift
- Prepared cash drawers, counted totals and prepared bank deposits
- Monitored working environment, making sure it was always safe, positive setting for all employees
- Answered customer questions and provided immediate assistance to deliver exemplary service
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Archivist
Steven Klein Studio
New York
03.2008 - 06.2016
- Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials
- Maintained knowledge of museum topics by studying new artifacts and exhibits
- Streamlined usage by creating organizational systems for newly digitized records and documents
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Graphic Designer
Monmouth County Parks System
Lincroft
06.2004 - 08.2007
- Sign, Pamphlet and Flier Design and Construction for county events
- Assistant to Senior Graphic Designers.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications Design
Pratt Institute
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Workday
- DesignHub
- FileMaker Pro
- Artbase
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Branding and illustration
- Graphic designing
- Inventory and supply management
- Pre- and post-production proficiency
- Retail merchandising
- Scheduling Software
- Supervising staff
- Team leader
- Time management
- Sales Development
- Sales leadership
- Sales growth
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Customer experience
- Customer Service and Engagement
- Retail Operations
- Inventory Control
- Customer Relations
- Store Organization
- Time Management
- Team Building and Leadership
- Store Opening and Closing
- Attention to Detail
- Store operations
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Aldi
09.2023 - Current
Department Manager
Michaels inc.
03.2018 - 08.2023
Weekend Manager
Artist & Craftsman Supply
11.2016 - 11.2017
Archivist
Steven Klein Studio
03.2008 - 06.2016
Graphic Designer
Monmouth County Parks System
06.2004 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communications Design
Pratt Institute